ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Med-Surg 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse recognize as an indication that the client is experiencing dehydration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased blood pressure indicates dehydration due to fluid loss.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the femur. Which of the following assessment should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurovascular assessment is critical post-ORIF to detect complications like compartment syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has developed nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreasing protein intake reduces kidney workload in nephrotic syndrome.
Extract:
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Provider prescriptions
1000:
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm. History:
Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-smoker. Denies use of alcohol or recreational drug use.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following findings indicates the client's condition has improved? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Improvement in pain, vital signs, and oxygenation suggests stabilization of a cardiac event.
Extract:
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
1000:
Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm.
History:
Prepared by Purity
Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-smoker. Denies use of alcohol or recreational drug use.
Question 5 of 5
For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.
| Potential Prescription | Anticipated | Nonessential | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol 15 mg IV bolus | |||
| Oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula | |||
| Draw electrolytes along with Hgb and Hct | |||
| Morphine 6 mg IV bolus every 3 hr as needed for pain | |||
| Nitroglycerin 0.5 mg SL now may repeat every 5 min up to 3 doses | |||
| Obtain daily weight | |||
| Atropine 0.5 mg IV bolus every 5 min up to 2 mg if heart rate drops below 60 |
Correct Answer: A, D, E likely anticipated for chest pain management.
Rationale: